Ascendant Studios, the California-based video game developer founded by Call of Duty programmer Bret Robbins, has laid off approximately 45% of its employees just weeks after the launch of its debut title Immortals of Aveum. The studio had employed over 100 people as of April 2023 before letting go around 40 staff members in a […]
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28 Days Later Franchise Expansion With 28 Years Later May Have Propagandist Nia DaCosta Taking The Director Seat
The 28 Days Later franchise, a seminal cornerstone of the zombie genre, is set for expansion with the announcement of a trilogy set to delve deeper into its post-apocalyptic world. Yet, amidst the excitement surrounding this project, disappointing news has emerged: the potential inclusion of Nia DaCosta as the director for the second installment of […]
Capcom Localization Controversy Highlights Video Game Consumer Frustration with Another DEI Overreach
Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom recently made a controversial announcement regarding their localization efforts for games released outside of Japan. Localization, the process of adapting a product for a specific market, is common practice across the industry. However, Capcom’s stated approach has drawn criticism from fans and consumers. The backlash highlights growing tensions […]
Arktoons Spotlight Midnight’s War by Vox Day
Midnight’s War has been an epic vampire tale on Arkhaven by Vox Day, one of the best comics out there in the webspace. Dark Herald talks about its storyline and background. Countess Elizabeth Bathory; the infamous Blood Countess. Her story is that of a beautiful woman utterly obsessed with maintaining her beauty, no matter what […]
Gina Carano Savages Disney’s Motion To Dismiss Wrongful Termination Lawsuit: “They Will Attempt To Destroy Your Career”
The ongoing legal dispute between Gina Carano, a former star of Disney’s “The Mandalorian,” and the Walt Disney Company has captured the attention of the entertainment and legal communities alike, and now Gina Carano has responded to Disney’s motion to dismiss her lawsuit over her sketchy firing. Gina Carano, who played Cara Dune in “The […]
Alex Kurtzman and Mike McMahan Confirm Star Trek: Lower Decks Will Be Ending This Fall
Though the announcement comes to no surprise to Star Trek fans, Lower Decks will be concluding this fall according to a letter on StarTrek.com from Mike McMahan and Alex Kurtzman. The animated show on Paramount+ brings Rick & Morty-style humor to space in what is more a Star Trek parody than a serious show. Alex […]
Red Sonja, LLC Threatens Legal Action Against Antarctic Press Over Parody Character Blue Sonya
Ben Dunn of Antarctic Press has been known for his parody creations for the comic company throughout the years with classic hits like “Steam Wars” and “Notzilla.” It came as no surprise for fans of the indie work that Ben Dunn was doing a Red Sonja parody book called Blue Sonya, which he hoped to […]
Marvel Comics Insider: Creative Teams On X-Men Relaunch Clouded With Nerves And Blame Fans For “Unrealistic Expectations”
There have been signs of turmoil heading into the From The Ashes relaunch of the X-Men line at Marvel Comics. Between editor Tom Breevort airing his frustrations at fans and the lackluster reception to the announcement and trailer for the new line. Now, it seems the creative teams are bracing for a failure, according to […]
Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Attacks Donald Trump To Virtue Signal Before Hollywood
In a series of recent statements, Alan Ritchson, the star of Amazon Prime’s “Reacher” series, has stirred up a significant controversy with his comments regarding former President Donald Trump. Ritchson, known for his roles in “Titans” and “Smallville,” has been vocal about his opinions on Trump’s character and the support he receives from the Christian […]
Dynamite Entertainment Launches Terminator 40th Anniversary Comic Collection On Backerkit
Dynamite Entertainment launched a Terminator graphic novel collection via the crowdfunding platform, Backerkit. This 40th Anniversary collection provides a comprehensive collection of the Terminator comics, starting with the Dark Horse years. The Backerkit campaign has raised over $125,000 over the first four days of the campaign as Terminator fans clamor for yet another big collection […]
A Cinematic Opus Over 30 Years in the Making Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis to Premiere at 2023 Cannes
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is finally unveiling his long-gestating passion project, Megalopolis, at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival this May. The film promises to be a sprawling sci-fi epic set in a futuristic New York City, directed and financed by Coppola himself to the hefty sum of $120 million. Francis Ford Coppola originally conceived […]
Lionsgate Pushes Back The Crow Reboot To Late 2024 and Saw XI Sequel to 2025
Lionsgate has postponed the releases of two highly anticipated horror movie sequels, The Crow reboot and Saw XI. The studio announced the delays for both films at the 2023 CinemaCon event. The Crow, which was originally set for a June 7, 2024 release, has been pushed back to August 23, 2024. Meanwhile, Saw XI has […]
